City Council approved a utility rate increase and denied an increase on the City Service Fee during its meeting March 11.
City staff requested a 6% increase on the sewer, or wastewater, utility charge, and a 1% increase on the City Service Fee. The 6% sewer rate increase equates to a 3.3% increase on the overall bill.
During discussions on the matter in a work session prior to the regular meeting, Councilor David McClain said…